How To Test A Car Starter Solenoid - Real Easy !!

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How to check a ford type starter solenoid relay DIY troubleshooting car no crank automotive repair easy step by step diy..testing a ford solenoid . Or how to diagnose a bad starter solenoid
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  • @sincitygiggles13
    @sincitygiggles13 Жыл бұрын

    Oh my gosh, I finally found your simple, clear, instruction. Thank you!!!

  • @klowny1969

    @klowny1969

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks..don't forget to subscribe

  • @rhodesobrien7935
    @rhodesobrien79353 жыл бұрын

    This is a good video it’s helping heaps, I have a really old starter relay in my 1976 f100 and it’s a Bosch relay and doesn’t have the ground on the top, currently when I turn the car on the dash lights come on, but when I turn it to run the starter relay clicks but there’s no crank p.s starter is good and battery is 12.5 volts

  • @seanlittlefair105
    @seanlittlefair1054 жыл бұрын

    Thank you sir, You just saved me an expensive trip to the auto sparky.

  • @Fireship1
    @Fireship18 жыл бұрын

    Always enjoy your vids man. Thanks for sharing.

  • @klowny1969

    @klowny1969

    8 жыл бұрын

    lol thanks man

  • @jimbola77
    @jimbola778 жыл бұрын

    thank's klowny sweeeet presentation keep em'' rollin!!!!!!

  • @klowny1969

    @klowny1969

    8 жыл бұрын

    Thank u sir

  • @martinatate2546
    @martinatate25463 жыл бұрын

    Hey so I have a question, how would I put the wires from my four ignition coils in this mix? Do I have to put my alt in with this ? And can I put crankshaft position sensor ei

  • @martinatate2546
    @martinatate25463 жыл бұрын

    And can I put my crankshaft position sensor with it to? Or where does that go? Might sound silly but I am just having a hard time with these last things after puttin a new wiring thing on my engine, I swapped out my old one for a much better one. I do have the ecu and key that went with it but do I have to put these on as well? As much info as possible will help. Thank you

  • @hunkydude322
    @hunkydude32211 жыл бұрын

    theres quite a few good techicians on here, i think ur one of them, that takes the time to help others that want to pick some knowledge in the automotive field, it just now and then u have a knucklehead make stupid remarks, lol., they dont have nothing else better to do, but u keep on doin ur thing like the other techicians on here.

  • @botoepfer1450
    @botoepfer145010 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, This is a big help !

  • @ravenheart6552
    @ravenheart65527 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful video. Thanks much. Subbed.

  • @klowny1969

    @klowny1969

    7 жыл бұрын

    thanks for watching and commenting

  • @redflag5512
    @redflag55125 жыл бұрын

    If the solenoid is not good would it effect starting .if not enough power is going to coil?

  • @calortv9157
    @calortv91574 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man!!! This helped a lot!!!

  • @jackinthebox6143
    @jackinthebox61434 жыл бұрын

    Mine failed the first test. There's infinite resistance between S terminal and ground ie no continuity. What should I do with it? I have a healthy battery and starter motor which work well when I bypass all the switches and relay. I heard something about a faulty automatic trans switch which only works in neutral and park which can be the cause of no start?

  • @adrianwi2724
    @adrianwi27243 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Very helpful

  • @adlp12
    @adlp122 жыл бұрын

    This is so clear, thanks for that info!

  • @klowny1969

    @klowny1969

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks don't forget to subscribe

  • @klowny1969
    @klowny196911 жыл бұрын

    Yeah ur right..i saw this guys prior comments to other peoples vids..and they are all negative..doesnt really phase me .. Even if my videos help just one person..my job is done :)

  • @olli3j

    @olli3j

    3 жыл бұрын

    got a q. if someones a hack can they put an after market car alarm... i found a relay wired intro and basically ontop of this solenoid.. without it no crank.. guess ill try the dvom method.

  • @Sgreubel
    @Sgreubel Жыл бұрын

    Hello Klowny1969. I have a 66 mustang. I recently had a problem (after an engine bay restoration). I was charging my battery and the 'i' wire melted at the distributer and also melted the distributor points. I have this same solenoid. After replacing the burned parts and wire, I tested my starter solenoid. With the ignition off, I am getting full 12.7 volts to the 'i' terminal. No voltage is going to the 'S' terminal. Is this normal? Appreciate your help.

  • @hectorcalderon3011
    @hectorcalderon30115 жыл бұрын

    Very easy to understand thanks so much

  • @klowny1969

    @klowny1969

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching

  • @Xplorer228
    @Xplorer2288 ай бұрын

    The AutoZone near me only has one with four prongs. My vehicle is using one with three prongs. The website says it fits my vehicle. Could I use the four prong solenoid?

  • @larsturner310
    @larsturner3105 жыл бұрын

    Excellent sound quality.

  • @klowny1969

    @klowny1969

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank u

  • @marcusminty3243
    @marcusminty324310 жыл бұрын

    Thank you i appreciate the video

  • @2MKiNg4
    @2MKiNg48 жыл бұрын

    What if the solenoid doesn't have any resistance, mine is not reading 3.5

  • @serikst
    @serikst3 жыл бұрын

    My pluss cable melted on my Ford f150 - 1985 mod. Could a faulty solenoid do this?

  • @philneubauer402
    @philneubauer4025 жыл бұрын

    I had a math teacher once explain multiple ways to solve a problem. That's all good, but he would stop half way through one technique to show how to do it another way, then half way through start explaining another way. it was really hard to follow. This video reminded me of that guy.

  • @klowny1969

    @klowny1969

    5 жыл бұрын

    This guy is awesome..u should check out his recent videos

  • @philneubauer402

    @philneubauer402

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@klowny1969 I don't doubt that at all. This was just a lot of information to sort out.

  • @sincitygiggles13

    @sincitygiggles13

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah, like conversations...

  • @Kimland1
    @Kimland110 жыл бұрын

    What do you mean by "to give it voltage battery"?

  • @andrecech7254
    @andrecech72546 жыл бұрын

    Good video clear and no bs

  • @klowny1969

    @klowny1969

    6 жыл бұрын

    thank you

  • @hendricks177
    @hendricks177 Жыл бұрын

    I have one of these on my 91 Ford f350 7.5 but it's a 3 pole. 2 terminals on the side and 1 little terminal s. For the starter. Mine buzzes everytime. I already brought 2 and put them on and still doing nothing but only buzzes. My battery and starter are brand new from last year. Everything is bolted and nuts are all tight. I Don't wanna keep running back and forth to O'Reilly's getting another one and still doing the same.

  • @shotgunharry980
    @shotgunharry980 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks, the video was helpful!

  • @klowny1969

    @klowny1969

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching and don't forget to subscribe

  • @albertrobinson6018
    @albertrobinson60184 жыл бұрын

    Thank you...this should help me find out if the solenoid is the problem on my 66 ford truck...finally got it running but now the starter wont disengage...it just continues to try and crank it...

  • @jackinthebox6143

    @jackinthebox6143

    4 жыл бұрын

    give it a little tap

  • @REVNUMANEWBERN
    @REVNUMANEWBERN8 жыл бұрын

    Anyone have a test YTube for the same type Ford Solenoid but with ONE small terminal? And can anyone tell me WHAT year Ford product only had ONE small terminal? I want to replace lawn equipment crap cheap solenoid with a GREAT automotive one as seen here.

  • @andrewhudson3723
    @andrewhudson37234 жыл бұрын

    Klowns rule!

  • @benbennit
    @benbennit Жыл бұрын

    Thanks fixed it!!!

  • @klowny1969

    @klowny1969

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad to hear..don't forget to subscribe and hit that bell

  • @g.j.dutoit4447
    @g.j.dutoit44473 ай бұрын

    Why if bench test ford ranger starter, it not stay ingauge if i keep small wire on pin. It uningage with start small wire on start point. It must only uningage only when i take of start thin wire, am i right or wrong? Rrrrrealy hope someone can help me. Thanks guys.

  • @CrazyFunnyCats
    @CrazyFunnyCats4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks 🏎

  • @yhafleahcim
    @yhafleahcim8 жыл бұрын

    well explained, this is clear and concise and sure to help many people. Thanks and keep up the good work.

  • @klowny1969

    @klowny1969

    8 жыл бұрын

    thanks for watching and commenting

  • @pr3d4t0r31
    @pr3d4t0r318 жыл бұрын

    I'm having trouble in my starter solenoid that was new to my Mustang 69. Sometimes when you turn the key the engine continues to work. then I go to the solenoid on and off start plug. What could be the problem?

  • @klowny1969

    @klowny1969

    8 жыл бұрын

    sorry i dont understand your question

  • @johnpalma7265
    @johnpalma72658 жыл бұрын

    At 2:15 you didn't mention wether the ignition should be on when checking for voltage,but that's o.k.( Oll korect ) i'll try it both ways.Thanks for the vid.

  • @highside18z

    @highside18z

    4 жыл бұрын

    that is the battery side of relay, so u dont need key on to have volts there. so if no volts there either bad silinoid or bad connection or bad battery

  • @TheOffPowerZero
    @TheOffPowerZero8 жыл бұрын

    yes i know but use it for like a second battery relay so the coil gets a longer amount of power I just wanna know if the coil can handle that

  • @klowny1969

    @klowny1969

    8 жыл бұрын

    not sure if i understand u..can u elaborate?

  • @larsturner310
    @larsturner3105 жыл бұрын

    Thanks.

  • @TheOffPowerZero
    @TheOffPowerZero8 жыл бұрын

    normally the coil gets only a few second of power (ignition key) but I wanna use it for switching my second battery off and on with it so my system can't drain the main battery if u know what I mean

  • @klowny1969

    @klowny1969

    8 жыл бұрын

    the ignition coil has constant power..its the ground side that is pulsed on and off..not sure how u are relating the coil with a second battery..if u want a second battery to turn on and off with ur control.then yeah i can just wire a ford coil to it

  • @rockygraves1534
    @rockygraves153410 жыл бұрын

    I have a 1973 or 74 F250 with a 390 engine I have spark when the ignition switch is in the start position but no spark when the ignition switch is in the run position, help

  • @sphinkturd4024

    @sphinkturd4024

    9 жыл бұрын

    Rocky Graves Most often on old bikes its a corrosion problem.....Clean contacts and try to test with a test light, and with that you should be able to determine where you have 12v and grd......If you buy a piece of crap Chinese solenoid like I did then it may blow a fuse, like mine did.....Chinese wire crap backwards......When I asked this question to Jaguar aficionados they told me Clean Clean connections first.

  • @jafinjohn7367
    @jafinjohn73672 жыл бұрын

    Does a bad solenoid cause no spark ⚡️

  • @alexpasley7228
    @alexpasley72289 жыл бұрын

    CAn you use the right side of the solenoid as power in? and just test the left side for power out?

  • @klowny1969

    @klowny1969

    9 жыл бұрын

    Yesir. ..and thanks for watching

  • @EasyTrading656
    @EasyTrading656 Жыл бұрын

    Did you mean IGNITION SWITCH Terminal and the body should have continuity?

  • @1derncool
    @1derncool10 жыл бұрын

    oh, I just take a screwdriver and jump from the battery post to the s terminal. Should turn your starter if the solonoid is working. Make sure car is in park or neutral and key is off!

  • @duckprotectoralex4433
    @duckprotectoralex44338 жыл бұрын

    klowny1969= thanks... but,,, if I hold the key inside the car after the tick,, how can I check full battery voltage to starter? since I need to hold the key in that position...

  • @klowny1969

    @klowny1969

    8 жыл бұрын

    gotta recruit a helper

  • @klowny1969
    @klowny196911 жыл бұрын

    I will thanks man..i really appreciate it! :)

  • @adelahearps1089
    @adelahearps10898 жыл бұрын

    Amy 68 mustang will crank over but will not spark but has power at coil ?

  • @klowny1969

    @klowny1969

    8 жыл бұрын

    check for spark from the coil..if none..then u need a coil

  • @Lore-wv5mt
    @Lore-wv5mt8 жыл бұрын

    what If terminal-I makes my test light come on with key OFF...what does that mean??

  • @Tadjuel11-11

    @Tadjuel11-11

    6 жыл бұрын

    anthony 35 it means it's bad. The inside had arched and is welded inside. bad solenoid.

  • @klowny1969
    @klowny196911 жыл бұрын

    Ahahaa totally agree..alot of people like him on youtube..pretty funny

  • @duckprotectoralex4433
    @duckprotectoralex44338 жыл бұрын

    when I turn the key I get a tick from solenoid...and turn key and tick,,and turn key and tick,,and turn key and tick,,and turn key and tick and turn the key and car starts up....do you think it is the solenoid? or starter motor

  • @klowny1969

    @klowny1969

    8 жыл бұрын

    when u turn key and click.hold it there and see if u are getting full battery voltage to the starter

  • @jaimenpamramirez
    @jaimenpamramirez9 жыл бұрын

    I am looking for this style solenoid what is this from or do you got a part number for it

  • @klowny1969

    @klowny1969

    9 жыл бұрын

    Just google ford solenoid...thanks for watching

  • @jaimenpamramirez

    @jaimenpamramirez

    9 жыл бұрын

    No try again... its a ford 4 terminal solenoid i use them in my lowrider for the hydros

  • @GF_Burke

    @GF_Burke

    6 жыл бұрын

    Napa Echlin ST81

  • @arturoaguilar3364
    @arturoaguilar33644 жыл бұрын

    What happens if if have them backwards the connections

  • @SlyDellian

    @SlyDellian

    3 жыл бұрын

    Jesus returns. We’re not ready to go yet, so don’t do it.

  • @dumpingground1
    @dumpingground16 жыл бұрын

    why with the key in off position, the starter turns when I connect battery cables?

  • @klowny1969

    @klowny1969

    6 жыл бұрын

    dumpingground1 this is a very old video..please elaborate on your question

  • @natesv04

    @natesv04

    6 жыл бұрын

    My 71 f100 is doing this I try to start it and it acts like the battery is dead, then I let go of the key and it keeps trying to turn over. Is this the solenoid staying closed?

  • @Poohdaddymagic

    @Poohdaddymagic

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@natesv04 Yes replace...

  • @michaelr.williams8176

    @michaelr.williams8176

    3 жыл бұрын

    It’s called Polling Stater Most likely. It’s a Bad. Celinod on starter. Have to remove starter to chang it

  • @klowny1969
    @klowny196911 жыл бұрын

    Lol you're killing me

  • @TheOffPowerZero
    @TheOffPowerZero8 жыл бұрын

    is it possible to use it like a ralay i guess not but just asking

  • @klowny1969

    @klowny1969

    8 жыл бұрын

    the solenoid is a type of relay

  • @Lore-wv5mt

    @Lore-wv5mt

    8 жыл бұрын

    they call it starter reply too or sometimes...cuz it works like one

  • @keithkeithd4565
    @keithkeithd45659 жыл бұрын

    Thank your for your help Clown...............

  • @klowny1969

    @klowny1969

    9 жыл бұрын

    Np thanx for watching

  • @2lenhart
    @2lenhart3 жыл бұрын

    Make sure.

  • @natescott941
    @natescott9413 жыл бұрын

    Ok, ok, got it- you don't need to yell at me, dad,- geeeezzzz!! Lol Seriously though, thanks for the vid

  • @klowny1969

    @klowny1969

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you sir

  • @natescott941

    @natescott941

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@klowny1969 no... Thank YOU!

  • @klowny1969
    @klowny196911 жыл бұрын

    Search for DAN HOWSER on youtube..send him a message..i think you would get along

  • @gorillacookies3451
    @gorillacookies34518 жыл бұрын

    thats the starter relay. solenoid engages the starter bendix through the movement of the solenoids piston and a lever that moves the starters bendix for ring gear engagement

  • @hunkydude322
    @hunkydude32211 жыл бұрын

    i think poor suport4all, i think his mama must of dropped him from her arms when he was just a tiny baby, oh well, thats the way it goes, not everyone is sound in mind.

  • @Lonnie91a
    @Lonnie91a11 жыл бұрын

    "Mil

  • @wefixedit2
    @wefixedit27 жыл бұрын

    Key position make all the difference in the voltage test. key ON power to "I" stud then to Crank Pos. "S" should have power as the starter side of Colenoid. I got Thanks, I heard what you didn't say.

  • @klowny1969

    @klowny1969

    7 жыл бұрын

    Mark Herrmann lol

  • @hanscloss4063
    @hanscloss40633 жыл бұрын

    painful

  • @JohnODonovan1
    @JohnODonovan16 жыл бұрын

    Just in case you want to know, your instructions are not very clear. For example when say , "if you use this ground or that ground" I'm thinking, wait a minute I thought that there wasn't a choice. So maybe you can speak to those things that sound somewhat ambiguous . Otherwise thanks.

  • @terrybyer3536
    @terrybyer3536 Жыл бұрын

    I hate that you switched to an "in the car" tutorial 1/3 of the way through. No offense but two seperate videos would have been way better.

  • @klowny1969

    @klowny1969

    Жыл бұрын

    Sorry bud..I suck..what can I say?

  • @TexarkanaPrepper
    @TexarkanaPrepper2 жыл бұрын

    Incorrect

  • @klowny1969

    @klowny1969

    2 жыл бұрын

    Don't forget to subscribe

  • @PaganSunburn
    @PaganSunburn6 жыл бұрын

    Why are you yelling into the mic? Very moment I heard you speak, I just paused the video and wrote this and closed the tab.

  • @klowny1969

    @klowny1969

    6 жыл бұрын

    ask me if i care

  • @anassshammout5569

    @anassshammout5569

    6 жыл бұрын

    He's probably sitting in a room, it echoes his voice. Ever, thought of that?

  • @2daybmine
    @2daybmine4 ай бұрын

    boring. you all over the place

  • @klowny1969

    @klowny1969

    4 ай бұрын

    Don't forget to subscribe 😉

  • @jamesarthurbowers
    @jamesarthurbowers7 жыл бұрын

    stick to working on chevys half this information was wrong

  • @klowny1969

    @klowny1969

    7 жыл бұрын

    Oh yeah? I just wired a car like this..and works oerfectly fine

  • @bobsharonlong75
    @bobsharonlong753 жыл бұрын

    Painful to watch! No faith in the advice.

  • @klowny1969

    @klowny1969

    3 жыл бұрын

    this wqs a very long time ago..check out my new videos..and dont forget to subscribe

  • @jballs1118
    @jballs11183 ай бұрын

    I bought 2 of those solenoid and the car doesn’t even crank. I took it out and put an old one that I had in the trunk and the car started right up. I have a 65 mercury comet 6 cylinder

  • @klowny1969

    @klowny1969

    3 ай бұрын

    Parts suck!! Don't forget to subscribe 😉

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